From:
Meg <Goldirocks@xxxxxxxxx>
Date:
14 Nov 2000 03:35:18 -0000
Subject:
What carving techniques should be learned first
* Follow-up to message from: Doug Howard
* Original date (y/m/d) was: 2000/10/13
Hi Doug, welcome to stone. Rifflers are good
tools to help you form the stone once you have
roughed it out. If you are serious about
continuing with carving, I suggest you look
into angle grinders with masonry blade and die
grinders - grinding doesn't shock the stone
like a hammer and chisel and it helps to
prevent breakage - once you get used to an
angle grinder you can form up the whole piece
with it. Be sure to wear a mask, ear
protection, eye protection and work somewhere
where dust is not a problem. Be prepared for
ugly fazes when the piece your doing looks
terrible and you're not sure if it will be
good - persevere and trust yourself and the
stone. I started carving 10 years ago go to
our website to see what I am doing
now...... http://www.sculptorstwo.com/
best of luck,
Meg
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